2021 Subaru Outback value

2021 Subaru Outback
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In Good condition, a 2021 Subaru Outback is likely worth $13,300–$16,900 as a trade-in, $17,350–$21,100 in a private sale and $18,750–$22,700 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $22,990 (median of 18 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

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What you'd likely get

If you…Range
Trade-in at a dealer
What a dealer typically credits you toward another car.
$13,300–$16,900
Private-party sale
Selling yourself to another person.
$17,350–$21,100
Dealer retail (fair purchase)
What buyers typically pay a dealer.
$18,750–$22,700

Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).

Typical dealer asking price: $22,990 (18 listings, Oct 23, 2026, Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings

Typical dealer asking price

$22,990

Median of 18 dealer listings. Typical range $21,590–$25,840 (middle 50%) from 18 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.

See all 18 cited comparables
Asking prices as shown on each source page; miles marked ≈ were rounded to the nearest 1,000 by the source. CSV · JSON
PriceTrimMilesLocationSource
$19,990-≈82,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$19,990-≈77,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,590-≈75,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,590-≈58,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,590-≈74,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,990-≈57,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$21,990-≈67,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$22,590-≈54,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$22,990-≈51,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$22,990-≈80,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$22,990-≈66,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$23,990--NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$23,990-≈48,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$25,590-≈32,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$26,590-≈46,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$26,990-≈35,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$27,990-≈29,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$28,590Limited XT≈23,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)

Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2021 Subaru Outback listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works

Safety recalls (0)

NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2021 Subaru Outback model names we queried.

Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.

Fuel economy (26–29 MPG combined)

VersionCity/Hwy/CombEngine
Outback AWD Automatic (AV-S8)26/33/292.5L 4cyl · Regular · All-Wheel Drive
Outback AWD Automatic (AV-S8)23/30/262.4L 4cyl · Regular · All-Wheel Drive

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026

NHTSA model names

NHTSA vPIC lists these Subaru model names for 2021: Outback.

Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Kelley Blue Book values

For a 2021 Subaru Outback in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $18,750–$22,700; private party $17,350–$21,100; trade-in $13,300–$16,900.

KBB values by style (7)
StyleFair purchasePrivate partyTrade-in
Wagon 4D$18,750$17,350$13,300
Premium Wagon 4D$19,000$17,600$13,950
Limited Wagon 4D$21,300$19,700$16,450
Limited XT Wagon 4D$21,700$20,100$16,900
Onyx Edition XT Wagon 4D$22,000$20,500$15,850
Touring Wagon 4D$22,100$20,500$16,750
Touring XT Wagon 4D$22,700$21,100$16,000

Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash 0db75a6eee64. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.

2021 Subaru Outback specs

Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined)23–26 / 30–33 / 26–29 MPG (EPA)
Engine2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl (EPA)
Horsepower182 - 260 hp (KBB)
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8) (EPA)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive (EPA)
Fuel typeRegular (EPA)
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD (EPA)
Body stylesWagon 4D (KBB)
Cargo volume75.7 cu ft (KBB)
Trims / stylesWagon 4D, Premium Wagon 4D, Limited Wagon 4D, Limited XT Wagon 4D, Onyx Edition XT Wagon 4D, Touring Wagon 4D, Touring XT Wagon 4D (KBB)

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.

Market context

US used car & truck prices (CPI index)

Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).

Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.

Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Questions

What is a 2021 Subaru Outback worth?

In Good condition, a 2021 Subaru Outback is likely worth $13,300–$16,900 as a trade-in, $17,350–$21,100 in a private sale and $18,750–$22,700 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $22,990 (median of 18 cited listings on Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

What is the trade-in value of a 2021 Subaru Outback?

Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $13,300–$16,900 for a 2021 Subaru Outback in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $17,350–$21,100. Dealer retail: $18,750–$22,700.

What do dealers ask for a used 2021 Subaru Outback?

Dealers typically ask about $22,990 for a 2021 Subaru Outback (median asking price; middle 50% $21,590–$25,840), based on 18 cited listings from Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.

What is the price range for a used 2021 Subaru Outback?

Asking prices in our 18 cited listings ran from $19,990 to $28,590; the middle half sat between $21,590 and $25,840.

How many miles do used 2021 Subaru Outback listings have?

The 17 listings with a mileage shown had 23,000–82,000 miles (median 57,000).

Where does this 2021 Subaru Outback value come from?

From 18 public listings on Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.

Does the 2021 Subaru Outback have recalls?

NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2021 Subaru Outback model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).

What MPG does the 2021 Subaru Outback get?

EPA combined fuel economy for 2021 Subaru Outback versions ranges from 26 to 29 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.

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